Have you or a loved one been charged with a crime?
If your future and freedom are on the line, get advice from the best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pittsburgh, PA.
If you were charged with a crime in Pittsburgh or Western PA, call our attorneys for a free consultation. We will listen carefully to the details of your situation, weigh the circumstances and evidence, and use our extensive knowledge of the law to prepare a solid defense for you.
If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, or think you will be soon, we can help.
Our skilled and experienced Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyers are highly rated on Google reviews and Avvo. Our team has won numerous high-profile cases with a roster of successful case results.
Being charged with a crime is stressful and the sooner you speak with Attorney Ketchel, the quicker we can prepare your defense.
An arrest is not a conviction.
Everybody is innocent until proven guilty. Each client deserves a thorough, vigorous defense. We will work diligently and aggressively to protect your rights and freedom.
From the moment you engage Ketchel Law to represent you, we will work tirelessly to ensure every aspect of your defense is addressed at every phase.
We will help you understand your rights and options so you can be prepared at every turn. From pre-trial hearings through the trial and beyond, our priority is for your charges to be dismissed or significantly reduced.
How Ketchel Law Can Help
Attorney Justin J. Ketchel is an experienced and successful attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a dedicated defender of justice with the wisdom and tenacity it takes to protect your legal rights and fight for your freedom.
Our Downtown Pittsburgh law firm helps defend against the following criminal charges:
Ketchel Law, located in downtown Pittsburgh across from the courthouse, has successfully won cases for clients in all matters of criminal defense.
Our Criminal Attorneys specialize in legal defense for the following criminal charges:
- DUI Charges;
- Drug Crimes;
- Federal Crimes
- Sex Crimes;
- Retail Theft and Shoplifting;
- Assault;
- Aggravated Assault;
- White Collar Crimes
- Traffic violations
- Homicide;
Our Pittsburgh Attorneys work aggressively, yet carefully, to ensure that our clients receive the best possible outcome under the law—that means fighting for your charges to be dismissed or the penalties significantly reduced.
Our attorneys are very familiar with the Commonwealth court system in Allegheny County, neighboring counties, and Western Pennsylvania. We are also federal attorneys with extensive knowledge of United States Federal Court System.
There are many defenses to different types of crimes and strategies for winning cases, including several alternative-to-jail programs and alternative sentencing. Our criminal attorneys are here to help our clients fight their charges to have them dismissed or to face the least amount of charges and penalties.
Our Clients Come First
We know our clients are under a great deal of stress. That’s why we take time to fully understand client needs and listen to their situations. By understanding the details of your case, we can apply our expertise in pursuing angles to help free you of your charges.
Our focus is always to determine the best strategy for a solid and successful case. We work diligently on our client’s behalf to help you understand every step of the process so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.
Areas of Practice
Ketchel Law specializes in the following types of criminal defense:
- Disorderly Conduct
- Criminal Mischief
- Expungement / Record Sealing
- Traffic Crimes
- DUI Charges in Pennsylvania
- Theft Crimes—Burglary, Robbery, and Shoplifting
- Federal Criminal Charges
- Drug Crimes
- First Offense Marijuana in PA
- First Offense – Controlled Substance in PA
- Simple Possession of Drugs
- Possession with Intent to Deliver (PWID)
- Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance
- Importing, Distributing, and Trafficking Controlled Substances
- Marijuana Crimes
- Heroin
- Cocaine
- Ecstasy, Meth & PCP – Possession in PA
- Prescription Fraud
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug Penalties in PA
- Drug Diversion Programs
- ARD Program for First-Time Drug Offenders
- Forfeiture of Property
- Sex Crimes
- Sex Crime Penalties in PA
- Indecent Assault
- Sexting
- Sexual Assault
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse
- Indecent Exposure
- Lewd Conduct and Open Lewdness
- Prostitution and Solicitation of a Prostitute
- Statutory Sexual Assault (Sex with a Minor)
- Online Solicitation of a Minor
- Child Pornography
- Child Sex Abuse Charges
- Defenses to Sex Crimes
- National Sex Offender Registry
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Violent Crimes/ Assault Charges
- Summary Offenses
- Misdemeanors
- Felony Charges
Get more information about DUI Laws in Pennsylvania:
- Refusing a Breathalyzer
- The Penalties for a DUI Conviction in PA
- A DUI Arrest and Your License
- DUI Court Process
- The Pennsylvania ARD Program
- DUI Field Sobriety Tests
- Fighting a DUI Charge in Pennsylvania
- Guide to Hiring a DUI Lawyer
- The Birchfield Ruling—New Supreme Court Ruling on DUI
- DUI Penalties in Pennsylvania
- Appealing a DUI in PA
Get More Information about Drug Laws in Pennsylvania
- Drug Diversion Programs
- Fighting Drug Charges in Pennsylvania
- Drug Sentencing in PA
- Pardons for Small Amounts of Marijuana in Pennsylvania
- Property Forfeiture and Asset Seizure
Learn More About Defending Your Rights through the PA Criminal Court Process:
- Alternative-to-Jail Programs
- Bail and Bond Hearings
- Nebbia Orders
- Preliminary Arraignment
- Preliminary Hearing
- Criminal Appeals
- Expungement / Record Sealing
- Self-Defense Laws in PA
- Criminal Trial and Appeals Process
- Allegheny County Drug Court
- Pennsylvania Drug Court
- Veterans Court Program – Allegheny County
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION
We offer free legal consultations to anyone charged with a crime. Call us today to find out how we can help defend your rights.